Mojtaba Khamenei's absence raises questions about Iran's leadership after six months of war. Officials state he governs from shadows for security while recovering from wounds. His health and role are subjects of growing uncertainty among the populace. The Revolutionary Guards have increased their influence in strategic decision-making. Iran faces economic strain and risks reigniting mass protests.

Nearly six months after becoming Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei has never been seen or heard publicly, fueling rumors in Tehran that he may be dead. | World News

By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowallDUBAI, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Six months after the airstrikes that began the war and propelled a badly wounded Mojtaba Khamenei into the role of…